The necessity of giving thanks to God is not just a polite gesture or a casual acknowledgment of all the blessings the Lord bestows upon us. The fact is it's a fundamental part of our relationship ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

I think every day is time to reflect on all the good that God has done and is doing. Psalm 136 says, “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever” (vs. 1). In this psalm ...

Thanksgiving is a daily attitude of gratitude that honours God. The Bible repeatedly calls us to give thanks in all circumstances. Below are 50 powerful verses about thanksgiving, each with a brief ...

Sunday, Oct. 9, is the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass readings: 2 Kings 5:14-17; Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4; 2 Timothy 2:8-13; Luke 17:11-19. The question at the heart of today’s Gospel is best ...

Find today’s readings here. I am writing this reflection from the airport, as I’m traveling to be with family for the Thanksgiving holiday. Despite all the usual angst in pre-holiday reporting about ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As you read this, you’re probably thinking about Thanksgiving Day. And so, I want to ask: for what are you grateful? And to whom ...

At Thanksgiving, we give thanks for the gifts of the earth. Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk helps us see that the earth — and the Creator — gives thanks for us, too. Those who did not know Black Elk ...

It is a mitzvah to establish a festive day of joy and thanksgiving to God on the day when salvation was granted to Israel.